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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.55, 690.90 and 152.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.55, 690.90 and 152.37 is: 228.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.55 : 690.90 = 152.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.55/690.90 = 152.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.55x = 690.90 × 152.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.55x = 105,268.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,268.98/460.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.57

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